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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.84, 391.80 and 190.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.84, 391.80 and 190.66 is: 263.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.84 : 391.80 = 190.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.84/391.80 = 190.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.84x = 391.80 × 190.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.84x = 74,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,700.59/283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.18

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